Kelvin Crocker
@kpcrocker.bsky.social
Radio ham and ferroequinologist in Dorset.
First day as a qualified porter on the Swanage Railway today.
July 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
First day as a qualified porter on the Swanage Railway today.
It is one f my big regrets that I never covered Glastonbury whilst I worked for the ambulance service.
June 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It is one f my big regrets that I never covered Glastonbury whilst I worked for the ambulance service.
Got an invite into the cab of this magnificent Class 31 at The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway over the weekend. Another excellent heritage railway day out.
June 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Got an invite into the cab of this magnificent Class 31 at The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway over the weekend. Another excellent heritage railway day out.
That second incident with Russell is why I have no respect for Verstappen despite his obvious talent. Petulant, premeditated and dangerous. What sort of example does this set to those coming up through the ranks? A 10s penalty is not enough.
June 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
That second incident with Russell is why I have no respect for Verstappen despite his obvious talent. Petulant, premeditated and dangerous. What sort of example does this set to those coming up through the ranks? A 10s penalty is not enough.
Very pleasant day out at the New Forest Model Railway Society - some brilliant layouts. Redbridge Wharf was especially amazing although Fareford Depot was a very close second. Good to meet Sam from the Model Rail Replacement Podcast.
May 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Very pleasant day out at the New Forest Model Railway Society - some brilliant layouts. Redbridge Wharf was especially amazing although Fareford Depot was a very close second. Good to meet Sam from the Model Rail Replacement Podcast.
First attempt at riding a renationalised train has gone well. Cancelled due to a train fault. Have retired to a coffee shop to await the next service.
May 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
First attempt at riding a renationalised train has gone well. Cancelled due to a train fault. Have retired to a coffee shop to await the next service.
After a fabulous weekend away it’s time to drag myself back to the salt mines. Bills to pay and all that.
April 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
After a fabulous weekend away it’s time to drag myself back to the salt mines. Bills to pay and all that.
Time for a good night’s sleep before the Steam Gala at Severn Valley Railway tomorrow.
April 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Time for a good night’s sleep before the Steam Gala at Severn Valley Railway tomorrow.
Home for the next few days
April 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Home for the next few days
My ride for yesterday - decent day back and for between Swanage and Wareham.
April 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
My ride for yesterday - decent day back and for between Swanage and Wareham.
One more day at work then a four day weekend. Quick turn as ticket inspector on the DMU tomorrow afternoon and may even dust off the radios over the weekend.
April 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
One more day at work then a four day weekend. Quick turn as ticket inspector on the DMU tomorrow afternoon and may even dust off the radios over the weekend.
Quick go on the shunting puzzle layout at Wimborne Railex.
March 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Quick go on the shunting puzzle layout at Wimborne Railex.
Out and about disgustingly early waiting for a bus. First day of my prescriber course today.
March 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Out and about disgustingly early waiting for a bus. First day of my prescriber course today.
It’s been a busy but productive weekend and I’m finishing it off with a London Pride and a Johnnie Walker Double Black chaser. Only two days actually at work next week as I’m at university one day, get a days study leave and I’m being paid back for a day covering a colleagues leave. Nice.
March 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It’s been a busy but productive weekend and I’m finishing it off with a London Pride and a Johnnie Walker Double Black chaser. Only two days actually at work next week as I’m at university one day, get a days study leave and I’m being paid back for a day covering a colleagues leave. Nice.
This F1 launch is properly cringe.
February 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This F1 launch is properly cringe.
Wonder where my life would have gone if I’d stuck to the original plan of studying civil engineering. Even had an offer of a place at Plymouth Poly (that shows my age!).
February 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Wonder where my life would have gone if I’d stuck to the original plan of studying civil engineering. Even had an offer of a place at Plymouth Poly (that shows my age!).
I’m going to my first model railway show today hoping to pick up some ideas and get some inspiration. Also find out what sort of stuff is sold and if there are any local stockists.
February 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I’m going to my first model railway show today hoping to pick up some ideas and get some inspiration. Also find out what sort of stuff is sold and if there are any local stockists.
Been fretting about a consult I did yesterday. Have managed to calm my disquiet by a bit of research that shows I’ve made a reasonable decision.
February 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Been fretting about a consult I did yesterday. Have managed to calm my disquiet by a bit of research that shows I’ve made a reasonable decision.
Just watching Ep 1 of The Apprentice 2025 version. Do they deliberately pick the most obnoxious people they can find?
January 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Just watching Ep 1 of The Apprentice 2025 version. Do they deliberately pick the most obnoxious people they can find?
Note to self. Firing a nail from a nail gun into one of your fingers really hurts. Even if just a glancing blow. Will be more careful in future how close my fingers are to the gun.
January 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Note to self. Firing a nail from a nail gun into one of your fingers really hurts. Even if just a glancing blow. Will be more careful in future how close my fingers are to the gun.
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What would I like to see? I would like to see Elon Musk expelled from the Royal Society. Thank you!
Born #OnThisDay in 1627 was Robert Boyle FRS, Royal Society founder and regarded as one of the first modern chemists. Boyle also wrote a wish list of what he hoped could be achieved through science, including things like 'Attaining Gigantick Dimensions'. What would you like to see science achieve?
January 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
What would I like to see? I would like to see Elon Musk expelled from the Royal Society. Thank you!
It still makes me incredibly sad to consider putting a patient onto the end of life pathway. Those are the most difficult conversations you can have with family. Still remember telling my mum it was time to do it for grandfather.
January 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It still makes me incredibly sad to consider putting a patient onto the end of life pathway. Those are the most difficult conversations you can have with family. Still remember telling my mum it was time to do it for grandfather.